Nicholas Kirkwood Fall/Winter 2014: Getting to the Point
The Nicholas Kirkwood Fall/Winter 2014 collection gets straight to the point. A sleek pointed toe defines almost every shoe in the collection from snakeskin heels to flat boots.
Philippe Model Katherine Pump: Slingback in Business
Nothing is easier than a slingback, but at the same time, nothing is more annoying than a sling that keeps slipping. Enter Philippe Model’s Elastique collection. For Spring 2014, the Parisian accessories brand (originally a famed millinery) updated and electrified the straight-laced staple with a shot of upbeat youth.
Crystal Heft: Boldly Embellished Shoes
Spring is the time to come out of your shell (or more likely, your cocoon of coats), leaving your shyness behind, and there is nothing shy about these crystal-encrusted shoes. Certainly nothing comfortable either, but the girl who wears these couldn’t care less about that. They’re hefty in weight and in price.
Jimmy Choo Mystic Patent-Leather and Elaphe Pumps: Into the Mystic
I love white heels, but the complete lack of color always feels stark. It needs to be broken up. With a few little additions, Jimmy Choo’s Mystic pump perfects the style to one with substance. The pointed toe and thin ankle strap offer desired sophistication, while color blocking and cutouts remind everyone that you’re a sophisticate with edge.
Gianvito Rossi Leopard-Print Calf Hair Pumps: Clear Cut
With animal printed calf hair and PVC, Gianvito Rossi brings together two of the year’s biggest trends on a highly modern, covetable pump. And with the juxtaposition of fall staple leopard with summer favorite PVC, you have a shoe that can be sported all year long. Finally a d’Orsay style pump I can wear!
Alejandro Ingelmo Lace Up Pump: The Dreamweaver
In the last week I’ve gone from black lace to black lace ups, and while these are not the same, they have a few things in common – namely, sex appeal. Yes, with all of the cutout detailing and dangling laces, these Alejandro Ingelmo pumps seem like a hot mess, but the operative word here is hot.